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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 486.64 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 486.64 and 129.58 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 486.64 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/486.64 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 486.64 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 63,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059.58/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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